Jims,Coins Posted March 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 5, 2023 Bronze Coin (AE Antoninianus) minted at Antioch during the reign of MACRIANUS, Usurper in the East, between 260 - 261 A.D. Obv. IMP.C.FVL.MACRIANVS.P.F.AVG.: rad. bust, cuir. r. Rev. AEQVITAS.AVGG.: Aequitas stg. l., holding scales & cornucopia, RSCIV #1b. RICV #5. DVM #1. RCSVIII #10798. Bronze Coin (AE Antoninianus) minted at Antioch during the reign of QUIETUS between 260 - 261 A.D. Obv. IMP.C.FVL.QUIETVS.P.F.AVG.: rad. bust, draped. r. Rev. SOL.INVICTO.: Sol stg. l., raising r. hand & holding globe in l, star in l. field. RCS #3098. RSCIV #12. RICV #10. DVM #9. RCSVIII #10829. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted March 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 5, 2023 Macrianus, 260-261 Tetradrachm circa 260-261 (year 1), 22mm. 7.8 gm. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev: Eagle standing l., holding wreath in beak; in l. field, LA. Geissen 3011. Dattari-Savio Pl. 275, 5380 ex: Praefectus Coins Quietus, Usurper. 260-261 AD. Billon Antoninianus (4.03 gm, 23mm). Samosata mint. Obv.: IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: APOLINI CONSERVA, Apollo standing left, holding branch and resting hand upon lyre; star to left. MIR 1728n; RIC 3 ex Savoca 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted March 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 5, 2023 I tell ya, getting coin collectors to follow the rules is like herding cats! 😆 Are we officially switching to 3pm Eastern, @CPK? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted March 5, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 @Severus Alexander Yes, seems like that might be easier! Probably should have gone with that from the start. From now on we'll switch the start time to 3pm Eastern Standard time. I will update the original post to reflect the new change. Thanks once again everyone for your participation! (Can't wait for Probus so I can start posting again!) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted March 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 5, 2023 Macrianus. 260-261 AD. AE Antoninianus (3.31 gm, 22mm). Antiochia mint. Obv. IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right. Rev.: SPES PVBLICA, Spes, draped, standing left, holding flower in her outstretched right hand, raising skirt with her left hand. RIC V 13; MIR 44, 1743b; RSC 13. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted March 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 While I've had my Macrianus for ages, his bro didn't join him until quite recently: I also have a Macrianus from the other mint, location unknown (bad seller's photo): The portrait style on these is typically very crude, this one is much better than average. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 6, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 6, 2023 10 hours ago, CPK said: (Can't wait for Probus so I can start posting again!) I think there are about 75 more names on the schedule (not even counting the "tough ones") before it ends and switches to the Byzantine forum; I'll be bowing out completely well before then. I can contribute for only about 30-35 of the remaining names -- less than half. I gave up on actively collecting late Romans well before I had finished even with the "easy ones." I don't think there are any emperors left for whom I can contribute more than half a dozen coins, never mind nearly 20 like I just did with Gallienus and his animals. But I do look forward to seeing what everyone else has! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted March 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 My only Macrianus and Quetius coins, so my best portraits: IMP C FUL MACRIANUS PF AVG : bust rad., drap.and cuir. r SOL INVICTO : Sol stg.l., r. hand raising, l. holding globe Antoninianus, A.D. 270 – 271, Antiochia, RIC Vb 12 p. 581 IMP C FUL QVIETVS P F AVG : bust rad. and draped r. SPES PVBLICA : Spes walking l., raising robe and holding flower Antoninianus, A.D 270 – 271, Antiochia, RIC Vb 11 p. 582 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 Quietus Quietus Antoninianus, AD 260–261 Obv.: IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev: AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae Billon, 3.96g, 22.3mm Ref.: Kamp.: 95.2, RIC: 2 15 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc9 Posted March 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 My only provincial Macrianus ( favorite ) coin : Macrianus : TI ΦOVΛ IOV MAKPIANOC CEB. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right (APICTΩN / MEΓ) / NIKAIEΩN : View of city walls in shape of octagon, seen from aerial perspective; arched central gateways above and below. BITHYNIA, Nicaea, A.D. 260-261, Ae, RG 867; SNG von Aulock 733 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 7, 2023 All of this reminds me that I need a Quietus still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) Postumus Postumus AR-Antoninian Obv.: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus to right. Rev.: DIANAE LVCIFERAE Diana walking right, holding a long-handled torch in both hands; quiver on her back. Ag, 3.66g, 20mm Ref.. RIC 299, Cunetio 2430 Edited March 7, 2023 by shanxi 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 ..following suit with shanxi... Postumus, Felicitas reverse. 21mm, 3.49gms.. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted March 7, 2023 · Patron Share Posted March 7, 2023 The reverse was struck with a very worn die, but I love the Santa-Claus-like portrait. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Germanicus Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) My Sestertius Collection ends with this Postumus: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Postumus right P M TR P COS II PP - Postumus, helmeted and in military attire, standing left, holding globe and resting on spear Sestertius, Colonia Agrippina 261 a.D. 29 mm / 14,41 gr RIC 107, C 249, Elmer 207, Bastien 61 ex Auction Jacquier 12 (1990), lot 341; from the Michel Thys collection Edited March 7, 2023 by Julius Germanicus 13 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 7, 2023 Postumus Antoninianus (Serapis) and Double sestertius...(Emperor in military attire) 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 @shanxi, 2 minutes in the penalty box for jumping the gun again! Switch time isn’t until 3pm Eastern time today. You other guys who jumped on the illegal bandwagon with him… hmmm, we’ll let you off this time. But you’ve been warned! CPK is good cop. I’ve been assigned the role of something much scarier than bad cop… NHL referee! 🤭 2 1 2 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 Taking my stripes off, I must say that’s a sweeeeeet Postumus portrait on that sest., @Julius Germanicus! 🙃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Severus Alexander said: Taking my stripes off, I must say that’s a sweeeeeet Postumus portrait on that sest., @Julius Germanicus! 🙃 ..or we could call it 'off the record' ^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 Santa Claus: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittwolff Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 Definitely the usurper with the nicest coinage 🙂 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 I'll post this guy to really confuse things.Aureolus Antoninianus, 267Milan. Billon, 22mm, 3.84g. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; IMP POSTVMVS AVG. Fides seated left, holding patera and standard; FIDES AEQVIT (RIC V.2, 376). From the Pamphill (Dorset) Hoard 2011. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 Postumus double sestertius : Q 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 Not sure if I'm following the rules as I don't own a watch....But... Postumus, Antoninianus, 260-269, Trier, , Billon 21MM Obverse- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Reverse- Serapis standing left, raising hand & holding sceptre; prow at his feet to left SERAPI COMITI AVG RIC-329 Trier mint (AD 267) MARIUS. Romano-Gallic Emperor, 269 AD. Obverse..IMP CM AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse..VICTORIA AVG, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC#17...Mint Trier? 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) With Postumus, I have a problem. His antoniniani are, together with Severan denarii, probably my main Roman collecting field. Many people would say that I have too many coins of Postumus... Therefore, I will start with showing my first-tier favorites today, but reserve the right to show some second-tier favorites tomorrow, should I find the time. First, here is a coin with an early Postumus portrait. it shows Rhenus, the personification of the river Rhine and, by extension, the Rhine frontier of the Roman Empire on the reverse: Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, mid–end 260 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS. P. F. AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: SALVS PROVINCIARVM; river god reclining l., head horned, r. hand resting on knee, and holding pitcher and anchor in l. hand; to rear, l., forepart of boat. 23mm, 3.15g. Ref: Mairat 14; RIC V Postumus 87. Hercules Deusoniensis might refer either to a local Romano-Germanic hybrid deity and/or to a local cult of Hercules that Postumus championed: Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 261 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: HERC DEVSONIENSI; Hercules stg. r., with r. hand leaning on club, and holding bow in l. hand and lion’s skin over I. arm. 24 mm, 3.44g. Ref: Mairat 100; RIC V Postumus 64. This reverse is unique to Postumus. In Graeco-Roman mythology, Minerva supported Hercules, the hero Postumus apparently worshipped and even identified with on a couple of other coins. This probably explains the reverse type and teh legend "Minerva fautrix" (Minerva the helper). Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 262–263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: MINER FAVTR; Minerva running l., holding branch in r. hand and long transverse spear (points up) and shield in I. hand. Mairat 235; RIC V Postumus 74. 22mm, 3.08g. The Neptune reverse is probably a nod to the troops of the Rhine fleet: Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninianus, 262–263 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: NEPTUNO REDUCI; Neptune stg. l., holding small dolphin in r. hand and vertical trident in l. hand, at feet, to l., prow of ship. 23 mm, 3.64g. Ref: Mairat 243; RIC V Postumus 76. Why do we see an Egyptian deity on a coin minted in what today is Germany? A probably explanation are soldiers from the eastern provinces serving in Postumus troops, especially in the fleet. Postumus, Gallic Roman Empire, AR antoninian, 266–267 AD, Trier mint. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; bust of Postumus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: SERAPI COMITI; Serapis standing l., raising arm and holding sceptre. 20mm, 3.52g. Mairat 364, RIC V Postumus 329. Edited March 7, 2023 by Ursus 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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